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Children and Youth Events


Youth Group News!

Youth Group News!

For all Middle and High School Youth here are a few important announcements: Passover Seder Meal Palm Sunday - April 2 - 11:30 am Upper Core - Youth will gather with Sam and Julie and experience a Passover Seder Meal as Jesus would have led ...
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Festival of Children Service 2023

Festival of Children Service 2023

Last Sunday's Festival of Children service brought such joy, hope, and life to both congregations. Julie and I want to take a moment to thank all who were present to witness and support the faith and growth of our children's ministry. Our group f...
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Change to Worship Sunday, March 12th

Change to Worship Sunday, March 12th

On Sunday, March 12th at 10am we will worship in the Presbyterian Sanctuary across the courtyard as we come together to celebrate the children and youth in our joint communities. I invite you to think about a time when you felt supported and en...
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Children and Youth Lenten Offerings

Visit the table in the Narthex for Children, Youth and Family resources to utilize as you journey through Lent. Here is an "at a glance" calendar of Lenten Events this season as well.
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Church School Temporary Time Change

Church School Temporary Time Change

As we prepare and rehearse for our Celebration of Children service on Sunday, March 12th , held in the Presbyterian Sanctuary this year, we will be running an extended Church School. When Children arrive at 10 am on Sundays, they can go straigh...
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​Witness Stones Project Comes to Wilton

​Witness Stones Project Comes to Wilton

Registration is now open to all youth (grades 5 – 9 especially) to participated in the Witness Stones Project. If you’ve missed the buzz about the program over the past year, you can learn all about it – and register at https://www....
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Last Chance to Register: Body and Relationship Mindfulness Seminar

Last Chance to Register: Body and Relationship Mindfulness Seminar

Starting Tuesday, January 17th from 6-8pm, St. Matthew's and WPC is hosting a Body and Relationship Mindfulness Seminar for 7th-9th graders. We share with them the perspective from within the church that God’s gift of sexuality to each pers...
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Joint Youth Christmas Parties This Sunday!

Joint Youth Christmas Parties This Sunday!

RSVP - 12:00-1:00pm: Middle School Christmas Party in the UpperCore RSVP - 1:30-2:30pm: High School Christmas Party in the UpperCore * (Date may change, keep an eye on your email) MS and HS - Bring your White Elephant gift ($...
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Caroling at Wilton Commons!

Caroling at Wilton Commons!

Tuesday December 6th from 3:45-5:00pm, join Samantha, Julie and Andrew as we visit our friends at Wilton Commons. We will be singing classic Christmas carols (accompanied by Andrew on piano), playing Christmas trivia and sharing sweet treats. Thi...
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Purchase Advent Bags November 20th and 27th

Purchase Advent Bags November 20th and 27th

Sunday November 20th and 27th - purchase your Advent Bags! This long running St. Matthew's tradition provides a great way to go through the Advent Season each day as a family, connecting to God and each other, not to mention each daily envelope...
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Samantha Trolice
Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries [email protected]

    Samantha Trolice

    Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries [email protected]

    In her role as Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Samantha oversees the formation of our children and youth. She is responsible for programming for our Church School, Youth Groups, and she assists with Confirmation. Her primary responsibility is to love our kids and support our families into deep and meaningful relationships with Jesus. Samantha is an important part of the pastoral staff, meaning that she participates in caring and planning for the life of the whole community.

    Samantha has five years of experience in the world of Youth Ministry. She has a passion for empowering kids to walk with God in all they do and helping them to find their identity in Christ. She believes in the transformative power of Jesus and is inspired by the freedom that comes from following him.

    Outside of the church walls, she can usually be found coffee cup in hand and nose deep in a book. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in Film and Interactive Media and previously spent 5 years working in the TV Industry.


    St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
    36 New Canaan Rd., Wilton, CT 06897
    (203) 762-7400

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    Service Times

    Sundays at 10 am

    Holy Eucharist Rite II
    Church School & Nursery Care during worship


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    St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
    36 New Canaan Rd.
    Wilton, CT 06897

    Contact Us
    (203) 762-7400

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    St Matthew’s is a community of disciples and we are on a journey together. We are called to participate in God’s mission. We learn and dream, worship and pray, laugh, cry and serve together. St. Matt’s is a place where we learn about God and learn to be disciples. It’s a place to call home. A place to belong. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome.

    Welcome from the Rector

    At St. Matthew’s, we are committed to cultivating a faith-filled space that warmly welcomes all, as we seek to grow in our knowledge, love and pursuit of Jesus and his way, together. We believe our Children and Youth, rooted in Christ, are equipped to start leaving their mark in our communities and across the world.

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    Sundays at 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
    A quiet, informal service held around the Altar

    Sundays at 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir & organ (September–June)
    Church School & Nursery Care during worship

    Summer (July and August): Sundays at 10:00 am (click here for details)

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    We are located at 36 New Canaan Road in Wilton. After you park your car, walk ahead through the walkway to the courtyard, and we our sanctuary is located on the left side of the complex.

    Our parish office is located in the middle building connecting St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and Wilton Presbyterian Church, and you can enter through the door marked Parish Office in the courtyard.

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    “For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you” (1 Chronicles 29:14, NRSV)

    Many Episcopalians know this line of scripture because we say it in our Eucharistic liturgy every week. It reflects our deepest understanding of thanksgiving and stewardship - God gives us everything! When we give to God, others, and the church, we are really giving back what is originally a gift from God. We are all stewards of the resources, abilities, and opportunities that God has entrusted to our care, and s caretakers of these gifts, we support our church and God’s mission by using our time, our skills, and our financial resources.

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    A pledge is a spiritual promise, a commitment to the life of a faith community, a commitment to which God calls each one of us. Pledges help with orderly financial planning and they make possible all the programming and fellowship that we enjoy together, including: children’s and youth ministries, music, building operations and maintenance, clergy and staff compensation, mission engagement, fellowship, and much more. YOU are the heart of St. Matthew's. Your generous gift makes all of our programming possible.

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    It is the tradition of St. Matthew’s to use fresh flowers at our altar every Sunday for worship as well as other special occasions. Prepared by our Flower Guild, you may sponsor the flowers on a date of your choosing in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other purpose for a suggested donation of $75. Those named in memory or in thanksgiving are also included in the prayers of the people on that Sunday. Following worship, our Petal Pushers deliver the flowers to members or friends of St. Matthew’s, bringing our prayers from our altar to their home.


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    Title III, Canon 9, Section 6(b6), of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church (2015) is generally interpreted to mean that, at a minimum of one Sunday a month, the loose offering at the Holy Eucharist is designated for the clergy discretionary fund. Congregations may wish to set aside a budgeted amount for the discretionary fund in addition to or as a substitute for the above method. Congregations may designate that all fees or gifts received for weddings, funerals, and baptisms are contributed to the discretionary fund. Individuals may also contribute to the fund with occasional gifts.

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